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Moldovan President Maia Sandu rejected a proposal to nominate her for the Nobel Peace Prize on Feb. 5, saying the honor belongs to Ukrainian prisoners of war and others who risk or give their lives for peace.

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Sandu said that the true heroes are those who sacrifice their lives or put themselves in danger for peace in their own countries, adding that she hopes peace will come to the region as soon as possible.

Since taking office, Sandu has positioned Moldova firmly on a pro-European course, advocating closer ties with the European Union while pushing back against Russian influence. She has repeatedly condemned Russian attacks on Ukraine and voiced support for Kyiv.

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[-] Jhex@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

good… this award is now toxic

[-] mrdown@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

They will give it to another terrible person like usual

[-] randomname@scribe.disroot.org 2 points 2 days ago

How many Nobel laureates are 'terrible persons' in your view?

[-] mrdown@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

I can't count all but some exsmple Yitzhak Rabin, Obama, Machado who advocated for bombing her own people, Kissinger, Philipp Lenard promoting aryan physics

[-] randomname@scribe.disroot.org 3 points 2 days ago

Ah, there are many others, and usually these people absolutely deserved this award very much as the Ukrainian POWs would.

[-] mrdown@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

It will not happen unfortunately.

[-] Mihies@programming.dev 1 points 2 days ago

Not Trump? I'm expecting his rant anytime now.

I don't think this is anywhere near the same level of Nobel-related insult as the madlads who nominated Minneapolis.

this post was submitted on 07 Feb 2026
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